Doctors!!

We had three doctors' visits scheduled for the week of September 8. Our first visit was on Monday, September 8. It was with the breast cancer sugeon, Dr. Jennifer Beatty, whose office had been recommended because all she does is breast cancer surgeries.  Norm and I headed to the visit not knowing what to expect, but having heard great things about Dr. Beatty.  She came in and she's this petite lady who is full of confidence and personality. Norm was looking at a pamphlet about breast cancer and she asked him about it. He told her the pictures helped and she laughed and asked him if he learned anything? Yes, we did.  Very interesting. She told us I had stage 0 and that was great and a great survival rate. Talk about good news! Then she began outlining what my options were to take care of it. One, I could have a lumpectomy, two-one mastectomy or have a double mastectomy. Same options as Dr. LaFond. That was good news. At least they were on the same page. Then we discussed what went with each option and family history. I told her I had had the BRCA test and she was glad of that! She told me the choice was all mine! No one could make it for me and there was no wrong choice! WOW!!! Talk about pressure!!! What do I do?  Not sure. We also discussed reoccurrence with each option. Knowledge is power when making a choice like this.
Then we talked about the mastectomy/ies and what would happen with those choices. She said she used Dr. Hahm as her plastic surgeon. I loved what she said. She didn't choose him because he was a drinking buddy or because she played golf with him or hung out with him socially. She chose him because of outcome and stressed that.  It was good to hear that!!  She went on to say that he worked in her office on Monday, and this was Monday, so she was going to have us meet with him while we were there. WOW!! God put things together fast.  Thank you Lord. Your timing is perfect!!
Dr. Hahm came in and he was a hoot. He explained to us what he would do. I would be the envy of all my friends he told us. I would have perky books, whatever size I wanted, and a flat stomach, from a free tummy tuck. Norm commented he didn't necessarily want me showing my perky boobs off to my friends,  and we all laughed. I like the humor among the serious discussion. It helps keep things in perspective. When else would I ever be able to have a paid for by insurance tummy tuck and perky boobs, both he and Dr. Beatty commented.  Oh my goodness!! So much to think about.  (I had to cancel my appointment with Dr. Miller, an ob/gyn because I was too long in Dr. Beatty's office.)
When we left that office, Norm and I agreed we would go with Dr. Beatty and Dr. Hahm. Even though we were going to do that, I was going to keep my appointment with Dr. Schiempf the next day, another plastic surgeon who worked with Dr. LaFond.
My head was swimming with information, and more was to come.

THE ROCKS:
I got an email that day with the following song:  Christ Be All Around You by Michael W. Smith
As I rise, strength of God
Go before, lift me up
As I wake, eyes of God
Look upon, be my sight

As I wait, heart of God
Satisfy and sustain
As I hear, voice of God
Lead me on, be my guide
Be my guide

Above and below me
Before and behind me
In every eye that sees me
Christ be all around me  (2x)

As I go, hand of God
My defense by my side
As I rest, breath of God
Fall upon me, bring me peace
Bring me peace

Above and below me
Before and behind me
In every eye that sees me
Christ be all around me  (2x)
Oh, Christ, be all around me
Your life, your death,
Your blook was shed
For every moment, every moment (4x)



Above and below me
Before and behind me
In every eye that sees me
Christ be all around me  (2x)
Oh, Christ, be all around me. (2x)

That is such a beautiful testimony of what prayers do for us when in the throes of a difficult time.
Thank you Kevin and Sandy.

Psalm 5:2-3
Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for you I pray.
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.

Thank you Lord for your promises!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!  I Can't !  You Can!  You Can do it through ME!